Praise for Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist
“In the Mass—in the ‘blood of the new and everlasting covenant’—Christ fulfils the rites of the old covenant. This beautiful book by Brant Pitre shows us that fulfilment in loving detail. We gain an appreciation of what was, so that we can see, ever more clearly, what ‘is now and ever shall be.’ Clear, profound and practical—you do not want to miss his book” -Scott Hann, author of The Lamb’s Supper and Signs of Life
“In Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, Brant Pitre pairs together the Jewish Scriptures and the Jewish tradition to frame the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper and to provide a fresh look at the heart of Christian practice-the Eucharist. By taking us back to the Jewish roots of our faith, Pitre gives us a powerful lens through which to see anew the bread of the presence, the manna, the Last Supper, and ultimately the meaning of Christian Eucharist. Pitre’s mastery of Scripture and the Jewish traditions makes him the perfect guide for anyone seeking to understand the climax of Jesus’ ministry, the Last Supper, and the fist Eucharist.”
-Dr. Tim Gray, President of the Augustine Institute
